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1. The Great Depression Past and Present? When the New York Stock Exchange opened on the morning of October 24, 1929, nervous traders sensed something ominous in the trading patterns. By 11:00 a.m. the market had started to plunge. Shortly after noon a group of powerful bankers met secretly...
2. Franklin Roosevelt As the only United States president elected to four terms, Franklin Delano Roosevelt guided the nation for 12 years, through the Great Depression and World War II. Roosevelt initiated a series of programs, termed the New Deal, to help bring the U.S....
3. A Quilt Story: Voices from the Great Depression When I run my hands over the warm quilt, I'm greeted by a flood of memories. Memories of my dad's 80th birthday. Memories of my parents, who are both gone now. And memories of Spring of 2000, when my mom arrived with a special request. My parents...
4. Frances Perkins- 1st Woman US Cabinet Member In 1932 Frances Perkins (1880-1965) was the first woman to a hold a cabinet post in American history. She was appointed The Secretary of Labor by Franklin Roosevelt and served for his entire 12 year presidency. She was dedicated to improving the liv...
5. Radio Flyer This lens is for everyone who has ever had a classic Radio Flyer Wagon or ride-on toy. That would be almost everyone! It seems most folks have their own memories and stories about their first little red wagon or trike or about a coaster wagon they ma...
6. My Obsession with Depression ... glass that is! Growing up I remember noticing the pretty multi-colored glass on display in the windows and diningroom hutches of my great-grandmothers but never took an active interest until now. While my depression glass collection is small, it is growing and so...
7. Eureka - The Birthplace of the Australian Spirit The Australian Spirit is captured perfectly by Fred Ludbrook in his prize-winning piece, The Class of 1932 - Humffray Street State School. Fred's story took out first prize in The Ballarat Courier's 1997 Southern Cross Literary Competition. The them...
8. Defeating Depression Sorry it's been a few weeks since I added to this lens. I lost 2 very close friends last month and have been dealing with it. I hope these new articles are of help. Facing Depression Head On Always feeling under the weather? Always not in the mood...
9. Prevent Home Foreclosure Keeping your home safe using some government assistance programs to help you to prevent home foreclosure.  The truth is that it's not all gloom and doom. There are companies, banks, and even our own government who are looking for ways to hel...
10. The Legacy of Teddy Roosevelt What President was a Nobel Prizewinner, a physical culturalist, a naval historian, biographer, an essayist, paleontologist, taxidermist, ornithologist, field naturalist, a conservationist, big-game hunter, editor, critic, ranchman, orator, country sq...
11. My First Recession I guess I am one of the more fortunate generations, have never experienced a recession in my working life until now. This is the first time I am encountering a recession and it really seems to hurt everyone big time. Am quite curious and have asked a...
12. Bail Outs What are Bail Outs? Why is it that every time Bail Outs are suggested Wall Street went into a frenzy and you will see an extremely jolly time in Wall Street that is much in contrast to the stark recession mode outside? Why is it that the huge industr...
13. Recession-proof your Finances You can learn to live simply and economically. Find out how. A down time can give an economic boost to individuals and companies who are prepared. Here are hint for you to weather and prosper during these turbulent times. Financial advisors have s...
14. How To Cope With The Recession It's the Recession and wouldn't you know it, it affects mostly men?!
15. The Grapes Of Wrath I've read this many times and it's as relevant today as it was when it was written. I always love the Ford garage chapters and the burger joint on Route 66. Steinbeck's writing changes in each chapter so you're where he wants you to be , oil and fast...
16. The inside Scoop on Loan Modification Most of us have never seen an economic downturn of this magnitude. It is so dramatic, it is effecting the entire world. The death of the American Dream (home ownership) is not only visible, but for many of us tangible. Not since the Great Depression...